The RAK Recycles initiative will allow residents, schools, Government entities and businesses to separate items at source. Colour-coded green and brown recycling bags will be distributed in the Emirate to encourage separation of food waste from other recyclable items.

By greatly simplifying the recycling process, RAKWMA aims to divert a massive 75 per cent of waste from landfill by 2021, a target that is in line with the goals of the UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environment.

About Ras Al Khaimah Waste Management Agency

The Ras Al Khaimah Waste Management Agency (WMA) was reorganized in July 2017 as a part of the Government of Ras Al Khaimah Public Services Department the WMA is responsible for all waste collection, recycling, treatment and disposal of waste in the emirate. WMA’s vision is to make Ras al Khaimah clean and beautiful and to protect the natural resources of the Emirate by implementing sustainable and innovative waste management practices. The agency aims to achieve the highest quality of life for current and future generations of Ras Al Khaimah by reducing waste per capita, diverting 75 percent of wastes from landfills and providing education and awareness throughout the community.